Nurul Syafiqahizzati Bt Ab Khalim (MIC180038)

GIG 1005 SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT 

Reflective Writing 

Nurul Syafiqahizzati Bt Ab Khalim (MIC180038) Date : 22nd March 2020 

Knowledge is a strong source for one’s wisdom. The privilege of having books and having 

someone to teach us about science, technology, medicines or anything is undeniably a great 

fortune. We should be thankful for having the opportunity to further our study in university. 

Thus, it is our time to share this great knowledge about DNA Extraction with students from 

SMK (P) Seri Aman. We have an internal workshop on 26th February to prepare ourselves 

before the event on Friday. We have so much fun as our teammates cooperates well during the 

workshop. 

It was a super-hot afternoon on 28th of February 2020 when we arrived at the school. The hall 

was empty, so it is the best time to set up before our programme start at 1 P.M. I realised that 

if the school does not have a great facilities to aid their students process of learning like library 

or laboratory, the experienced of learning new things will be lacking. Fortunately, SMK Sri 

Aman has the best facilities for their students. We absorb new knowledge better with a hands 

on activities as our cognitive and memory engines are working together. We started off our 

programme with a brief theory about DNA. As I was explaining it to the 40 students, I can see 

some of them are taking notes diligently without being asked. I think this habit has been 

nurtured by their teachers perfectly. I smiled while explaining the details of DNA and at times, 

I asked them questions to get them involved. 

Our activity continued with a hands on activities in the laboratory where the students were 

going to make their own DNA Extraction. In this session, they will be taking DNA from their 

cheek cells and from fruits. Each of us has been assigned to become facilitators for seven 

groups. We were going to explain things while doing the demonstration, then the students will 

follow. I noticed the students’ concentration were so much better compared to theory 

explanation session. Their eyes dilated and shined with interest while laughing at some jokes 

we made. A wave of realization comes into my mind. I always feel sleepy during lecture in the 

morning but not during practical even though the practical occur at 2 P.M. until 5 P.M. The 

university students are so lucky to have many hands on activities that help to strengthen their 

understanding in new topics. We really should not be complaining about practical as 

experienced is the best teacher. 

Our final activity is the quiz session. The prize for each correct answer was displayed in front 

of the students. I can see their eagerness to win the prize as most of them raised their hands as 

fast as they can to answer the quiz. Gifts are like a reward for our hard work. The feeling of 

happiness that crept in our chest after receiving the prize is overwhelming. Nevertheless, the 

devastating feeling of not being the chosen one; to receive the award or dos not get a chance to 

answer the quiz, is always hurtful. However, we should never give up. One student keep on 

raising her hand and finally she got the chance to answer the quiz but it was wrong. Anyway, 

I really adored her determination to answer the question. One thing I understand through this 

session is, maybe it is not our time yet to shine. We have long way to go before we can bloom 

prettily. 

Our programme ended around 4.30 P.M. We gather around for one last photo session and went 

home. It was indeed a tiring day but we learned so much, from managing our time to managing 

our emotions. Farewell SMK (P) Seri Aman and remember, knowledge is a key for a better 

community. 

(625 words)